OpenAI Accuses the New York Times of ‘Hacking’ ChatGPT

But Sam Altmans company is fighting back against these accusations with some accusations of its own. This week, OpenAI claimed that the newspaper had hacked its products. Its not entirely clear what OpenAI is talking about. Photo: Stefan Wermuth/Bloomberg (Getty Images) That said, its not clear thats the case. Gizmodo reached out to OpenAI for clarification and will update this story when we receive a response. And that is exactly what we found....

February 27, 2024 · 1 min · 111 words · Joy Jennings

PlayStation Cancels Multiple Games Amid Massive Job Cuts

This morning, Sony revealed that it is adding to the ever-growing pile ofindustry layoffs. Inofficial posts, the company announced it had initiated a reduction in workforce. On X (formerly Twitter), London Studio Associate Art ManagerIzzy Foley postedabout the closure. Image: Olly Curtis/Future Publishing (Getty Images) I have nothing to say. News from the future, delivered to your present. PS5 and Xbox gamers are out of luck… for now.

February 27, 2024 · 1 min · 68 words · Yvonne Fleming

Pornhub Has Been Naughty, Texas AG Lawsuit Says

Texas is now imposing a strict age verification law, HB 1181, to keep minors off pornographic websites. Montana, North Carolina, Louisiana, and a growing list of statesintroduced similar laws in the last year. Age verification typically requires users to upload a picture of their ID before visiting a porn site. Photo: Kent Nishimura/Bloomberg (Getty Images) Aylo did not immediately respond to Gizmodos request for comment. However, search trends suggest most people are likely using VPNs to get around these geographical blocks....

February 27, 2024 · 1 min · 140 words · Paul Wheeler

Star WarsIs Getting Closer and Closer to Exposing the Jedi Order for What It Is

The Jedi were the good guys; Darth Vader and his pals were the baddies. But in the decades since, things have gotten a lot murkier across both sides of the Force. Star Wars is always about some version of the underdog versus the institution. Amandla Stenberg attends the studio panel at Star Wars Celebration 2023 in London, England.Photo: Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for Disney (Getty Images) So its kind of almost flipped, she said....

February 27, 2024 · 1 min · 101 words · Colton Perry

Stellan Skarsgård onDune: Part Twoand How You Know a Movie You’re in Is Going to Be Good

For starters, hes the game-changingStar Wars hero Luthen Rael on Andor. As Erik Selvig, he helped Thoracross multiple Marvel movies. He basically said you went through hell and everyone was very respectful of that. The Baron is in.Image: Warner Bros. Would you agree with that description? Stellan Skarsgard: I went through hell, yeah. But it was a very friendly hell. The Baron with his nephew, Feyd.Image: Warner Bros. And there were some of the best people in the business, prosthetics....

February 27, 2024 · 4 min · 792 words · William Duke

The Asteroid Dimorphos Looks Totally Different After NASA’s DART Mission Walloped It

In September 2022, aNASA spacecraft smashed into a tiny asteroidto nudge it off its orbital course. ESA is scheduled to launch itsHera missionin 2024, which will rendezvous with Didymos and its moon by 2026. However, before attempting deflection, a reconnaissance mission would likely be necessary to accurately assess the asteroids properties. A simulation showing the aftermath of the DART mission 30 minutes post-collision.Gif: S. D. Raducan (UNIBE) For more spaceflight in your life, follow us onX(formerly Twitter) and bookmark Gizmodos dedicatedSpaceflight page....

February 27, 2024 · 1 min · 103 words · Austin Allen

The Best and Weirdest Work From Home Gear in 2024

Do younever want to go back into the office again? Those currently in an office can instead stare at this list with a burning jealousy. In our estimation, nowadays, the best WFH gear allows a fair bit of flexibility. Just how far will you go to truly become WFH-pilled?Photo: Kyle Barr / Gizmodo Much of this gear is expensive, and furthermore, it might not fit within your current lifestyle. Each key has enough oomph to make it tactile without going full mechanical keyboard....

February 27, 2024 · 2 min · 378 words · John Anderson

The Coolest New Physical Media We Saw This Week

Physical media is the best. Maybe its the fact that the internet has taken over our lives and is nowswiftly being enshittified. Maybe its thenostalgia factor. Screenshot: Eureka Entertainment/X Maybe its the fact that streaming offersreduced qualityand no actual ownership. Maybe its the fun and the community that comeswith collecting. Or, maybe its just nice to have a beautifully packaged product sitting on your shelf. The physical media market is at an interesting juncture right now....

February 27, 2024 · 1 min · 109 words · Tammy Johnston

Things You Didn’t Know About Tesla’s Humanoid Robots

Musk considers Teslas AI to be severely underrateda claim thats not entirely baseless. However, Tesla builds incredible robotics and AI systems. Its main vehicle for showcasing them is Optimus, Teslas humanoid robot. Photo: Around the World Photos (Shutterstock) Lets dive into some of the most exciting, interesting, and relatively unknown parts of Teslas robotics division. News from the future, delivered to your present.

February 27, 2024 · 1 min · 63 words · Luis Mitchell

Time Is Finally onTenet’sSide

WhenTenetreleased in 2020, it did so under the worst of circumstances. Compared to his other recent movies, the time-bending spy thriller saw a more muted reaction. But flash-forward to 2024, and its safe to say fortunes have definitely reversed for Tenet. Image: Warner Bros. At time of writing, its beenreissued to IMAX theatersaround the U.S. until the end of the week. A lot of that just comes from time, obviously....

February 27, 2024 · 1 min · 171 words · Robert Lindsey

Updates FromThe Mandalorian & Grogu, and More

Ebon Moss-Bachrach discusses how hell become The Thing for Fantastic Four. Doug Bradley wants one last outing as Pinhead. Get a look at Krysten Ritter in Orphan Black: Echoes. Image: Lucasfilm Rachel Brosnahan teases David Corenswets Superman suit in Legacy, plus, Kung Fu Panda 4 riffs on Dune. Fantastic Four During his recent appearance onJimmy Kimmel Live! In the past, I think theyve done a suit. Photo: AMC So yeah, I think its mostly performance capture....

February 27, 2024 · 2 min · 276 words · Kevin Ford

We Finally Know Why SpaceX’s Starship Exploded (Twice) During Its Second Flight

With the inquiry concluded, SpaceX is now on track to advance its program, pending the necessary fixes. This development means SpaceX is now a major step closer to the third test flight. That said, a test flight in March is not out of the question. The Starship Super Heavy booster exploded during its second test flight.Photo: C&J Images A rareupdatefrom SpaceX provided more information about the investigation and what went wrong during OFT-2....

February 27, 2024 · 1 min · 144 words · Jennifer Fox

WordPress and Tumblr Plan to Sell User Content to AI Companies

AI is rapidly transforming nearly every aspect of our world, including the way we create and consume content. At Automattic, weve always believed in a free and open web and individual choice. Regardless of geographic location, we want to provide you tools that grant as much control as possible. Photo: Mateusz Slodkowski/SOPA Images/LightRocket (Getty Images) Our partnerships will respect all opt-out options. News from the future, delivered to your present....

February 27, 2024 · 1 min · 120 words · Marissa Massey